Pharmacy Purchasing Agent - Lancaster, United States - Antelope Valley Medical Center

Antelope Valley Medical Center

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Director of Pharmacy, in close collaboration with the leadership and staff of the Pharmacy Department, with some latitude for independent judgment and action, manages all aspects of the procurement and inventory maintenance of all pharmaceutical and related supply inventories to optimize patient safety in the medication use process.

Also supervises the medication recall process, charge master maintenance as required and integration of purchasing process with all appropriate pharmacy information and automation systems.

Models a desire to create systems of excellence in inventory management and related technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists manager to ensure that all information systems and technology are compliant with at all State, Federal and Joint Commission laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy and the provision of safe medication therapy.
Assists in the appropriate orientation, training and competency assessment of pharmacy staff as it relates to purchasing and inventory systems.
Evaluates and tests all appropriate system code change and upgrades as directed. i.e. formulary and charge master maintenance.
Manages the Drug Recall process. Provides timely information to director and staff.
Responsible for maintaining stock levels to meet patient needs while ensuring efficient inventory turns.
Must have thorough understanding of all Controlled Substance laws and regulations and maintains reports and systems to ensure safety and optimal control over the controlled substance inventory.
Maintains assigned inventory control systems, (automation technology, etc.), at optimal safety and efficiency.
Responsible for the maintenance and support of appropriate financial, billing and revenue information in all relevant computer systems to ensure accurate patient billing.
Responsible for running, analyzing and making recommendations when appropriate, all relevant system reports and those requested by management.
Maintains professional work habits by organizing workload, setting priorities, completing assignments in a timely manner, utilizing resources appropriately, complying with department program standards and adapts well to change
Ensures appropriate and timely dissemination of information throughout the department and institution
Maintains local and National inventory compliance program requirements. (i.e. Vaccines, 340b program, Novation)
Participates in appropriate committees as needed.
Maintains clinical, technical and inventory management expertise through consistent literature review and attendance in appropriate seminars.
Assists in the creation and publication of training reference materials.

Non-Essential Duties:

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency regarding special needs and behaviors of age or ethnic specific groups

Skills

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates strong analytical skills in gathering information from users, defining work problems and designing a system of procedures to resolve problems.

Abilities

Able to effectively train and educate staff.
Ability to adhere with AVH Policies and Procedures and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of corporate compliance rules and regulations
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations and maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and department information
Ability to conform to AVH Standards of Excellence and supports the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Ability to conform with and support hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other health care professionals
Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective decision making skills.
Ability to perform all the duties of a Pharmacy Technician III.

Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:

Accountability:

Action Oriented:
Customer Focused.

Compassion:

Effective Communication:

Teamwork:

Ethics & Values:

Integrity & Trust:

Education and Experience:

Education